Advocates in Illinois are trying to pass Ashley’s Bill, legislation that would allow abused, abandoned, or neglected children in federal custody to petition for the legal findings needed to apply for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and a pathway to residency. Sign-on to support Ashley’s bill.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a rule that could end rental assistance for mixed-status families, putting thousands of households at risk of eviction, separation, or homelessness. Submit a comment opposing the rule by April 21, 2026.
This webinar will explore how escalating immigration enforcement and sweeping exclusions from health coverage are threatening immigrant families’ wellbeing. Panelists will discuss the history of exclusionary health policies, recent federal and state actions, and a vision for inclusive coverage solutions.
This webinar examines how state and local governments can protect and expand language access policies as the Trump administration declares English the official language and dismantles federal language access initiatives, leaving nearly 28 million limited-English-proficient U.S. residents facing growing uncertainty.
This webinar will examine how heightened immigration enforcement is threatening the safety of immigrant students and families in schools, covering key policy changes, know-your-rights guidance, and advocacy opportunities for service providers and policymakers.
This webinar will review the Trump administration’s first year of immigration policy changes, covering shifts in enforcement, detention, and deportation, as well as rights assertion and advocacy opportunities for direct service providers, advocates, and policymakers.
CICW Director, Dr. Kristina Lovato, recently shared insights on the intersections of immigration, child welfare, and domestic violence at the UCLA Pritzker Center’s online summit, 5 Years Forward: Progress and Partnership at the Intersection of Child Welfare and Domestic Violence. Please see their report for key findings from their research at the intersections of domestic violence and child welfare in Los Angeles County.
At the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Conference, on Friday, January 16th, 2026, Dr. Kristina Lovato organized a timely symposium titled “Borders Within, Bridges Beyond: Community Healing and Empowerment across Youth, Family, and Organizations in the Contemporary Immigration Climate.” The symposium brought together panelists Dr. Cheryl Aguilar, Dr. Arlene Bjugstad, and Dr Tatiana Londono, with discussion led by Dr. Maryam Rafiefar. Together, the panel explored community-centered responses to the current immigration climate, highlighting pathways for healing, resilience, and cross-sector collaboration among youth, families, and organizations.
The Center on Immigration and Child Welfare (CICW) is recruiting child welfare professionals and legal service providers in California to participate in a 30–40 minute survey and interview for our study, Empowering Child Welfare Practice at the Intersections of Immigration and Child Wellbeing. This research brings together child welfare practitioners, legal service providers, and immigrant families to advance culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice across California. Participants will receive a $30 honorarium. For more information or to participate, please contact: PI, Dr. Kristina Lovato at childwelfarefamilyvoices@
This is a two-day intensive workshop introducing mental health professionals to conducting assessments in support of immigration cases.
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